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Our Mission

At VDB Cycling, our mission is to empower cyclists of all levels to reach their full potential by enhancing their fitness and performance through personalized coaching and leveraging cutting-edge training software technologies.

 

We believe in a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical prowess and mental resilience, ensuring a well-rounded development for our athletes. Our commitment lies in delivering a distinctive and meticulously structured experience that fosters growth, strength, and endurance on the bike.

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Our consultations are conducted individually via virtual meetings, allowing us to deeply understand your cycling ambitions and tailor our coaching precisely to your needs and goals. As we nurture lasting relationships with our members, some of whom have been with us for years, we aim to be not just a coaching service but a trusted partner in your cycling journey.

PROFESSIONAL bio

JOHAN VAN DER BERG

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PERSONAL:

  • DOB: 31 January 1976, Kimberley, South Africa

  • Resides: Charlotte, NC, USA

  • Started racing at age 14 

  • Primary racing discipline: Road

RACING TEAMS (Professional teams in bold):

  • 1995 University of Stellenbosch

  • 1996 Coroma Doors 

  • 1997 Extran Nutrition

  • 1998 Team CFP

  • South African National Cycling Team

  • 1999 BOE/ Ryder, Stagiare - TVM / Farm Frites (The Netherlands)

  • 2000 Collstrop (Belgium)

  • 2001 Landbouwkrediet - Colnago (Belgium)

  • 2002 Team Microsoft (South Africa)

  • 2003 Team Microsoft (South Africa)

  • 2004 Team Vineyard - Breitling (South Africa)

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Tour of Flanders (BEL)

  • Liege- Bastogne-Liege (BEL) 

  • Fleche Wallonne (BEL)

  • Gent Wevelgem (BEL)

  • Scheldeprijs (BEL)

  • GP Plouay (FRA)

  • Milano Torino (ITA)

  • Giro del Piemonte (ITA)

  • GP Frankfurt (GER)

  • Rund um Koln (GER)

  • LUK - CUP - Buhl (GER)

  • Le Tour de Langkawi (Malaysia)

  • Tour de Korea (South Korea)

  • Tour of the Southlands (New Zealand)

  • Giro del Capo (South Africa)

  • Boland Bank Tour (South Africa)

Education & POST CYCLING CAREER:

  • Bachelor's Degree - Commercial Law

  • Former management consultant at KPMG and EY

  • Owner VDB Concepts and coach at VDB Cycling 

Certifications:

  • USA Cycling Level 3 Coach

  • SafeSport compliant

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